Kindergarten
Art
- » Explore media
- » Hand-eye coordination
- » Exposure to recognized artists
- » Intro to language of art
- » Cutting, tearing, pasting, drawing
- » Color mixing
- » Paper-making
Language Arts
Reading/Literature
- » Learning to read
- » Reading diagnostics
- » Reading groups
- » Class stories
- » Concepts of print
- » Fine Motor
- » Phonetic, inventive spelling
- » Story sequencing
- » Writing stories, thank-you notes, etc.
- » Raising hands to speak, patience
- » Listening skills
- » Following 3-step directions
- » Sharing orally, asking relevant questions
- » Recalling sequences in stories, recipes, etc.
Language
- » Spelling
- · Phonemic awareness, rhymes
- · Sight words
- · Phonetic spelling
- » Phonics
- · Sound/symbol correspondence
- · Blends and initial consonant digraphs
- · Decoding strategies
- » Vocabulary
- · Embedded throughout curriculum
Library
- » Care of books
- » Importance of on-time book return
- » Keeping track of books
- » Library citizenship rules
- » Simple library terminology
- » Introduction to the library catalog
- » Literature through puppets, flannel boards, dramatics, story time
Mathematics
Operations- » Adding and subtracting on a number line
- » Reading, writing numbers to 100
- » Skip counting by 2, 5, 10
- » Recognizing and extending patterns
- » Sorting and graphing
- » Reading calendars
- » Non-standard measurement
- » Filling in large outlines with pattern blocks
- » Problem-solving what is needed to fill the shape completely
- » Pattern block symmetry, copying a design on the opposite side of a line of symmetry
- » Copying/flipping pattern block designs
Music
- » Listen & respond to music
- » Learn to sing in pitch by ear training, solfeggio tones, singing, & games
- » Develop rhythmic dexterity by echoing rhythm & melodic patterns
- » Learn music notation
- » Learn musical terms
- » Recognize patterns of quarter notes & rests
- » Play Ostinato patterns on rhythm & Orff (xylophone-like) instruments using both hands simultaneously
- » Play pentatonic patterns on Orff instruments
- » Coordination from moving to music
- » Act-out songs
Outdoor Education
Trip
- » Costonoa Overnight Camping
- » Huddart Park
- » Follow directions
- » Learn precautions for outdoors
- » Use listening and observing skills
- » Observe/learn about different habitats
- » Enjoy/discover/respect the outdoors
- » Learn about trees
- » Take precautions
- » "Each One/Teach One"
- » Share observations orally
- » Cooperate with teaching partner
Reflection
- » Recall favorite parts of trip for shared writing
- » Partner writes picture captions for Memory Book
- » Recall in writing/drawing "What Trees Give Us
- » Observe different trees
- » Recall parts of tree
- » What each part does
- » How animals use trees
- » Use observation skills and recall class learning about habitats
Physical Education
- » Follow rules, directions
- » Control of the body: balance, directionality, space awareness
- » Play with a partner, take turns
- » Fine motor activities: Sign language, threading yarn, tying a bow
- » Creative movement: Chicken Dance, Tony Chestnut, Hokey Pokey
Science
Process/Skills
- »Observation & sorting
- » Trees
- » Five senses
- » What is alive?
Earth Science
- »Earth's features
- » Science of sound
- » Simple machines
- » Magnets
Self-Science
- » All about me
- » Who am I?
- » Making friends
- » Working with others
- » Talking to adults
- » Solving conflicts
- » Healthy eating
- » Celebrating differences
- » Taking care of one another
Social Studies
Topics
- » Trees—What trees give us
- » Breads and grains around the world, then and now
Skills/Process
- » Appreciation for differences & diversity
- » Making Friends
- » Working with one another and avoiding conflict
Spanish
- » Numbers 1-10
- » Greetings
- » Colors, shapes
- » Classroom objects
- » Family
- » Food, clothing
- » Following classroom commands
- » Parts of the house
- » Commands
- » Traditional Hispanic songs & games
Technology
- » Introduction to the computer
- » Learn KidPix
- » Integration with reading & writing
- » Seasonal projects